Mazda mx 5 nb jr10. 1998 see mazda didnt roll out any old nb series mx 5 here. The model continued the mx 5s philosophy of being a lightweight front mid engine rear wheel drive roadster while featuring numerous performance improvements however lacking its predecessors retractable headlamps. It was the mx 5 that controversially ditched the pop up headlamps. People online often say that while the nb is the better car the na is the better mx 5.
Represents the s sport cars market segment. Ohlins road track coilover suspension. The car was offered with roadster body shapes between the years 1998 and 2005. Its not the quickest sports car but its definitely one of the most exciting and involving ones.
The mazda mx 5 is an extremely robust and rugged little sports car. Mazda model mx 5 2nd generation nb series belongs to sports roadster converible class. Ten years after the first generation na broke onto the world stage at the 1989 chicago motor show the second generation nb mazda mx 5 was unveiled at the 1997 tokyo motor show. The nb is also the only generation to feature a factory built turbocharged variant.
Mazda mx 5 2nd generation nb series specifications. Scratch that all mx 5s do. But the revised styling wasnt the only thing bugging fans of the original two seater. Its actually the boost sucking sp version of which only 100 were built in 2001.
But this decision which was taken to improve pedestrian safety has given the mk2 or nb a rough ride in classic circles. As for me and my nb ill be seeing how long my clutch and gearbox last at a track day. Grid view list view. Me221 mx 5 miata nb 99 00 plug n play ecu.
Developed by prodrive in melbournes campbellfield a garrett turbo was hung off its 18 litre four banger taking power from 113kw181nm to 157kw and 280nm.